Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1121 AM MDT Wed Sep 23 2026

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Southwest San Juan Mountains-Animas River Basin-San Juan River
Basin-
Including the cities of Pagosa Springs, Silverton, Rico, Durango,
Bayfield, and Ignacio
1121 AM MDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following
  areas, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - The ground remains saturated from recent heavy rainfall over the
    past week. Deep moisture has returned to southwest Colorado, with
    a few inches of rainfall possible today through Thursday. In
    addition, multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are
    expected today through Thursday evening producing periods of
    heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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